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5 Ways to Save $25 Each Month

Written by: MainStreet07/09/13 - 2:08 PM EDT

By David Bakke

NEW YORK (Money Crashers) -- In the grand scheme of things, saving $25 per month is not that big a deal. If you have a hefty mortgage payment or rent due each month, it may seem like almost nothing. Of course, you have to understand that this can add up to a sizable sum: If you can find five ways to save $25 each month, you'll have an extra $1,500 in your bank account at the end of the year. Truly, when it comes to your finances, every little bit helps. Here are five ways you can trim $25 -- or more -- every month.

1. Reduce your grocery expensesClipping coupons, although an old-fashioned method, is still viable. Buy multiple copies of the Sunday paper to cut out as many coupons as possible, organize them by expiration date and get to work cutting this major monthly expense. Furthermore, if your grocer offers a customer loyalty program, enroll to get even more coupons targeted toward your most common purchases.

2. Get a home energy auditIf your energy provider supplies free home energy audits, you could learn many ways to cut home energy expenses from it. Implementing the suggested methods can help you save at least $25 each month.

3. Bundle monthly servicesBundling services has become quite common, but you need to do your homework before doing so. While it may appear as though a service bundle can save you money, if it includes a service you really don't need (such as home telephone) you could ultimately waste money. Do the research, find the bundle that is in your best interest and negotiate with the provider to get the best possible rate.

4. Reduce water usageEven if you take great care to reduce your expenses, you may find that you ignore your water bill. Take shorter showers, install low-flow shower devices and run only full loads of dishes and laundry. All of these practices can save you a great deal of money.

5. Cut back or eliminate personal purchasesForget about making purchases from the convenience store -- the items there are usually overpriced. Skip the snacks and soft drinks, use the Internet to get your news, stop buying lottery tickets and forgo other minor purchases that add up over a month's time.